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A man who said he lives on Western Avenue said: “I didn’t see anything happen but I saw the blue flashing lights and heard the police helicopter.

“I heard there was a kid in the car.”

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “The 35-year-old man has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for an injury to his face consistent with being shot with a shotgun. His condition is described as stable and is not believed to be life-threatening.

“At this early stage of the investigation the motive for the attack is unknown, although it is believed to be targeted.

“Witnesses are being spoken to and house-to-house enquiries are being carried out. CCTV from the area is also being sought in a bid to identify the offenders.

“High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance for the community.”